Old National Bank has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2018 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Old National Bank recently completed its third annual Tools for Schools grant promotion, a company-wide campaign created to help get the school year started right for countless students in need in local communities.

Evansville, Indiana-based Old National Bancorp (NASDAQ: ONB) (“Old National”) and St. Paul, Minnesota-based Anchor Bancorp, Inc., (“Anchor”) jointly announced today the execution of a definitive agreement under which Old National will acquire Anchor through a stock and cash merger.

Old National Bank, in cooperation with its Abilities First Associate Resource Group, is raising awareness to encourage lawmakers to update the Symbol of Accessibility sign from “handicapped” to “reserved,” and update the Symbol. All are invited to sign the petition which can be found at www.changethesign.com .

Each year the National Financial Educators Council (NFEC) honors one outstanding financial educator with its coveted Financial Education Instructor of the Year Award. The 2017 winner is Old National Bank Financial Empowerment Director Ben Joergens.

Today Old National Bancorp (the “Company” or “Old National”) (NASDAQ: ONB) reported 1st quarter 2017 net income of $36.0 million, or $0.27 per diluted share. Included in the current quarter were $1.4 million in pre-tax branch consolidation charges related to the 15 banking centers that were consolidated by the Company in January 2017. This current quarter net income represents an increase of 33.4% over the 1st quarter of 2016 net income of $27.0 million and a 7.6% increase over 4th quarter 2016 net income of $33.5 million.

Old National Bank is sponsoring a $45,000 cash giveaway to benefit local nonprofit organizations. The winners will be chosen by the community. This promotion is only available for Old National banking centers in Wisconsin.

Old National Bank has been named a 2016 Progress® Sitefinity™ Website of the Year winner in the Banking category. Winning companies were honored for the best in website creativity, design, user experience, functionality and overall presentation.

Old National Bancorp has named Michael W. Woods Principal Accounting Officer of the Company, effective immediately. Mr. Woods will replace Joan Kissel, who is transitioning to the role of Chief Audit Officer and Ethics Officer.

Old National Bank (NASDAQ: ONB) is pleased to announce the promotion of Bob Smith as its Northwest Region President. Smith will oversee the activities in Old National’s Northwest Region which includes the communities of Lafayette, West Lafayette, Williamsport, Covington, Danville, Rockville, Clinton, Terre Haute, Greencastle and Marshall.